Education Research and Inservice Center at the University of North Alabama

Education Research and Inservice Center at the University of North Alabama This page is maintained by the University of North Alabama In-Service Center staff. This area includes both county and city school systems.

The Education, Research, and Inservice Center at UNA provides high-quality professional learning for teachers, administrators, and school staff members for the regional inservice center area. County Systems include: Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Marion, Winston, Walker, and Marion. City school systems include: Florence, Sheffield, Tuscumbia, Muscle Shoals, Russellville, Haleyville, and Jasper.

09/10/2026

📢 Never Stop Learning!

Join us for Ellevation Exploration: Student Profiles & Data-Driven Instruction for ELs at the UNA Regional Inservice Center!

🗓️ Wednesday, September 16, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 UNA East Campus, 1640 Tune Ave, Florence, AL — Room 104
🎤 Presented by Dr. Mónica Farris

In this session, participants will:
✅ Leverage key information in the Student Profiles
✅ Identify opportunities to support students in their language growth
✅ Use Ellevation Strategies, modules, and activities to enhance instruction
✅ Use Forms to gather educator input and document decisions

Perfect for educators supporting ELs— don't miss this chance to strengthen your Ellevation toolkit!

👉 Register now https://alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/learning2/registration/presentSectionRegistrationDetails?id=OQ%2F2uLqtZ%2FcaYBVXrborXw%3D%3D

09/09/2026

National Board Certification is a journey, but you don’t have to do it alone. Join the UNA Regional Inservice Center for our September NBCT Mentoring Session focused on supporting you along the way.

📍 Choose your location:

NORTH | Florence
📅 September 15, 2026
⏰ 3:30–5:00 PM
📌 UNA Regional Inservice Center
PowerSchool Section #571648

SOUTH | Jasper
📅 September 15, 2026
⏰ 3:30–5:00 PM
📌 Jasper High School
PowerSchool Section #571659

Whether you’re just getting started or already working through your National Board journey, you don’t have to do it alone.

👉 Register now through PowerSchool!

📣 NBCTs: Ready to take your leadership to the next level?If you’re an NBCT who is ready to lead, facilitate, and inspire...
09/09/2026

📣 NBCTs: Ready to take your leadership to the next level?

If you’re an NBCT who is ready to lead, facilitate, and inspire professional learning, this series is for you. You’ll learn from experienced National Board Professional Learning Facilitators and develop practical skills to lead meaningful professional learning in your school, district, and region.

📅 Fall 2026 + Spring 2027 sessions
🌟 Learn from experienced NBCT professional learning facilitators
💡 Build your skills as a professional learning leader
🤝 Connect with educators across Alabama

Check out the Save the Dates graphic and mark your calendar!

Registration information is coming soon. We’ll share the PowerSchool section numbers as soon as they are available.

Be informed. Be inspired. Be a leader.
Your NBCT experience can make an impact beyond your own classroom. 💜💛

09/03/2026

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Join us April 12-13 at the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center at Auburn University for two inspiring days of learning, connection, creativity, and celebration of the arts!

The Summit will feature:
· Inspiring presentations
· Discipline-specific workshops
· Hands-on activities
· Networking opportunities

Spend two days connecting with arts enthusiasts from across the state, including educators, administrators, artists, arts organizations, and arts supporters: All coming together to strengthen and celebrate the arts and arts education in Alabama.

Take advantage of the discounted registration rate while you can!
Register now and save the date! We can’t wait to see you at the 2027 Alabama Arts Summit!

09/03/2026

Let’s paint the town purple & gold THIS FRIDAY! 💜💛

Secure the merch. Wear the colors. Rep the Pride. 🦁

09/02/2026

If you are attending our annual fall conference November 5-6, join us a day early for a Pre-Conference Institute focused on writing!

09/02/2026

Our ALA LIFT Initiative launches today! It's not too late to join!

All Elementary, Early Childhood and K-6 Collaborative pre-service teachers are invited to join our virtual SOR professional development session today at 3:30 pm.

Participation in the September and October Zoom PD makes you eligible for FREE registration to attend the ALA Fall Conference on Friday, November 6 with keynote speaker and author Lindsay Kemeny, author of Scholastic's 7 Mighty Moves.

Register here before 3:30 pm today to receive the Zoom link! https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=5J-Z2K92s0C0NR2Jd6vAjLz0eQfuUklIud85-3uvaFVURDBOQzRVWUYwSTg3QUZFTTRFQjNPMURGOC4u&route=shorturl

09/02/2026

🍂 The September Edition of the ALEX Newsletter is here! 📬
Stay connected with the latest resources, professional learning opportunities, and GEMS updates from ALEX!
This month’s highlights include:
📚 New Learning Resources – Explore the latest classroom-ready resources now available on ALEX.
💻 Upcoming Virtual Presentation – Discover opportunities to connect, learn, and get the most out of ALEX through an upcoming virtual session.
💎 GEMS Expo 2027 Locations Announced! – Find out where the Girls Engaged in Math and Science (GEMS) Expos will take place across Alabama in 2027!
👉 Browse current and past newsletters:
https://app.smore.com/u/alex.team
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09/01/2026

Join us for an opportunity to explore the Differentiated Instruction Guide and how to use it to advance learning for all students!

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Florence, AL
35630

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